Garden City, KS (June 14, 2024) – Two people were hurt after a driver failed to yield at a stop sign in the Garden City area on Thursday, June 13. The accident took place on US-50 near Raceway Road early that morning around 9:06 a.m. Local reports revealed that 81-year-old Jerri Maree Jackson of Garden City was headed north on Raceway Road in a 2003 Buick Park Avenue as 27-year-old Luis Enrique Lopez Medrano of Garden City was traveling east on US-50 in a 2006 Freightliner.
It was reported that Jackson failed to yield at a stop sign and crashed into the commercial truck. Emergency crews were rushed to the scene to provide aid to the involved parties. Jackson was transported by ambulance to St. Catherine’s Hospital for treatment, and Medrano was also hurt and provided assistance at the scene by attending medical personnel. No updates on the conditions of the involved parties have been provided at this time. An ongoing investigation into the cause of the incident is being managed by local law enforcement officials.
Our thoughts are with Jerri Maree Jackson, Luis Enrique Lopez Medrano, and their families at this time. We hope for their full recovery.
Semi-Truck Crashes in Kansas
It is common to experience anxiety and distraction when traveling near a large commercial truck on the road. This is because everybody knows how devastating these massive vehicles can be in an accident. Kansas experiences a high number of trucking accidents. Statistics show that there were 3,316 large or heavy vehicle crashes reported in 2021, resulting in serious and even fatal injuries. If you or someone close to you is seriously hurt in a trucking accident, you should be prepared to begin constructing a solid compensation claim with the assistance of an experienced attorney.
Your very way of life can change in an instant after a serious trucking accident. It is always in your best interests to work closely with a competent Garden City semi-truck accident lawyer. The legal team at Bretz Injury Law is prepared to fight for your case. If you are ready to pursue a recovery, contact our offices today at 620-524-0080.
